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I've had him for about a year and a half now. Today I noticed he has been sleeping alot and has been puffy and has his feathers open like they do when they are too hot. Also he has been bobbing his head up and down as they do when they're going to feed another bird, but normally he does this with quick up and down motions, today he's stretching his neck longer and slower. Water or what seems like water, is dripping out of his mouth. I have a female who seems to be okay. Please help and should I separate them? Thanks in advance.
Hi, Jasmin,
Yes, please separate these birds, as the male is sick. You need to get the male, and probably take the female too, to a certified avian vet ASAP. Your bird is showing signs of respiratory problems and needs medication ASAP or you could easily lose this bird. Birds hide signs of illness for as long as they can...it's Mother Nature. By the time we notice symptoms, the bird has already been sick too long. Do not hesitate getting this bird medical attention.
Chrys
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| Comment | Thank you so much. It's been hard trying to get a hold of a vet, number one, open on the weekend, and number two, who sees parakeets. I live in the Bronx(N.Y), and avian vets are rare. Thanks again:) | ||
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Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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